Thai naval officials confirmed on Sunday that military commanders are discussing measures to halt fuel shipments, which could include increased naval vigilance and designating zones near Cambodian ports as "high-risk." No orders have been issued yet, with a final decision expected at a Monday security meeting. Thailand's energy ministry notes oil exports to Cambodia have already been halted since June; last year, Thailand supplied Cambodia with 2.2 billion litres of fuel.
THAILAND IMPOSES CURFEW IN SOUTHEASTERN PROVINCE
The human cost is rising. Thailand announced a curfew in Trat province after a soldier and a civilian were killed by Cambodian rocket fire on Sunday. Thai authorities report at least 26 military and civilian deaths, hundreds injured, and over 258,000 displaced since clashes intensified on Monday. Cambodia alleges Thai strikes on civilian infrastructure, which Thailand denies. Cambodia reports at least 11 dead, 74 injured, and nearly 395,000 displaced.
Military actions continue to escalate. Thai forces destroyed a key bridge used for Cambodian weapons logistics on Saturday and targeted artillery in Cambodia's Koh Kong province. Defence Ministry spokesman Rear Admiral Surasant Kongsiri stated clashes have continued "continuously," despite Cambodia signaling ceasefire openness.
The diplomatic situation remains fraught. President Trump said he secured an agreement to "cease all shooting" during calls with both nations' leaders on Friday. However, Thai caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul vowed to fight until threats cease. A White House spokesperson said Trump expects commitments to be honored and will "hold anyone accountable as necessary." Thailand insists it is open to diplomacy but asserts that "Cambodia has to cease hostility first before we can negotiate."
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Source: REUTERS